Physics-Vernier Caliper
NEET Physics Vernier Caliper MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Refer to the diagram of the Vernier Caliper shown above. If the zero of the vernier scale is aligned exactly to the right of the zero of the main scale by two divisions, what type of zero error is present?
A
Positive zero error
B
Negative zero error
C
No zero error
D
Parallax error
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In this situation, a positive zero error occurs because the zero of the vernier scale is to the right of the zero of the main scale, indicating an offset that must be corrected.
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